WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 2007

MARVEL COMICS FIRST LOOKS

FIRST LOOK: DARK TOWER: THE GUNSLINGER BORN #6

Dark Tower: The Gunslinger Born #6 will arrive in stores on July 5 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Ed Brubaker, with art by Michael Lark and a cover by Marko Djurdjevic.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"The Affiliation, the group comprised of Rolandıs father and his forces, are being lured into a fatal trap in the Shaved Mountains. With the Old Ones' weapons fired up by Hambry's oil, the Affiliation will be wiped out -- unless Roland Deschain -- the Gunslinger -- can intercede in time! It's a story of love and betrayal from the heart of Mid-World, in this, the penultimate chapter in the first act of Roland's tale. Plus -- all the extras Dark Tower fans have come to expect!"

Dark Tower: The Gunslinger Born #6 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: FANTASTIC FOUR AND POWER PACK #1

Fantastic Four and Power Pack #1 will arrive in stores on July 5 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Fred Van Lente, with art and cover by Guruhiru.

Here's how Marvel describes the book:

"Jack Power has competition for B.M.O.C. of N.Y.C.'s P.S. 616 ... the new kid in school, Franklin Richards, Son of a Genius! But when two older kids swipe the gear of Wizard and the Trapster and target both Frank and Jack, the FF and Power Pack have to team up to stop the 'Attack of the Super-Bullies!'"

Fantastic Four and Power Pack #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: DAREDEVIL: BATTLIN' JACK MURDOCK #2

Daredevil: Battlin' Jack Murdock #2 will arrive in stores on July 5 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Zeb Wells, with art and cover by Carmine Di Giandomenico.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"A failed boxer turned mob enforcer, Battlin' Jack Murdock is living in an alcohol-soaked world where his fists are his only currency and his day job is filled with violence -- until the birth of his son Matt leads him on a path to redemption, that is. But when Jack finds out that integrity has a price -- one that he just might not be able to pay -- can he stay away from the bottle? Or will a young Matt Murdock discover why they called his father Battlin' Jack?"

Daredevil: Battlin' Jack Murdock #2 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: NEW WARRIORS #2

New Warriors #2 will arrive in stores on July 5 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Kevin Grevioux, with art by Paco Medina and a cover by Nic Klein.

Here's how Marvel describes the book:

"Someone is gift-wrapping super-villains for the police, defacing Superhuman Registration posters, and raising eyebrows from City Hall to Tony Stark's war chamber. And the only clue to their identity? Two spray-painted letters: N.W. Are the New Warriors really back? As the NYPD Costumed Division inches closer and closer to the truth and Stark unveils his master plan for dealing with these juvenile upstarts, the ex-mutant formerly known as Wind Dancer actually makes contact. Up from the grave: Night Thrasher!"

New Warriors #2 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: RUNAWAYS #27

Runaways #27 will arrive in stores on July 5 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Joss Whedon, with art by Michael Ryan and a cover by Jo Chen.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"'Dead End Kids.'
Has there always been a 'Runaways?' No. Then what does the above cover mean? You're going to have to read it to find out. Whedon and Ryan bring you more twists and turns as the Runaways go somewhere they've never been before."

Runaways #27 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: THOR #1

Thor #1 will arrive in stores on July 5 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by J. Michael Straczynski, with art and cover by Oliver Coipel.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"Not a clone! Not a robot! Not an imaginary story! The God of Thunder is officially back! The Odinson comes roaring to life in this anticipated ongoing series. But how does a god return from Ragnarok? And what place will he find in a world torn by Civil War?"

Thor #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: UNCANNY X-MEN #488

Uncanny X-Men #488 will arrive in stores on July 5 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Ed Brubaker, with art and cover by Salvador Larroca.

Here's how Marvel describes the book:

"'The Extremists,' part 2 of 6. The X-Men (re-united with Storm) take to the tunnels to discover why the Morlocks have been erupting with violence. It ain't going to be pretty. Also, Professor X goes off in search of a very important character from X-History. "

Uncanny X-Men #488 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: MARVEL ZOMBIES/ARMY OF DARKNESS #5

Marvel Zombies/Army of Darkness #5 will arrive in stores on July 5 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by John Layman, with art by Fabiano Silva Neves, Fernando Blanco and Sean Phillips and a cover by Arthur Suydam.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"Ash is the last man standing, with super-powered zombies around every corner. It may be the end of the road for the intrepid adventurer, unless he dares to awake -- the Army of Darkness! It's the final chapter."